How to Pronounce "translucent"
word
tɹænˈsɫusənt
tran-LOO-sent
tɹænslˈuːsənt
tran-LOO-sent
Definition
Allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed shapes through it. Commonly used for materials like frosted glass or thin fabrics.
IPA Transcription
American English
tɹænˈsɫusənt
British English
tɹænslˈuːsənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tran-LOO-sent
UK
tran-LOO-sent
Listen in Context
The bathroom window is translucent.
She wore a translucent scarf.
Milk is translucent but not transparent.
Sunlight made the curtains look almost translucent this morning.